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bisulphate

/ baɪˈsʌlˌfeɪt /

noun

  1. a salt or ester of sulphuric acid containing the monovalent group -HSO 4 or the ion HSO 4
  2. modifier consisting of, containing, or concerned with the group -HSO 4 or the ion HSO 4

    bisulphate ion



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Example Sentences

The tablets weigh close to five grains and are said to contain 2.5 grains each of Antikamnia and quinin bisulphate.

When the last is present it is determined by fusing with bisulphate of potash and extracting with cold water.

It is then fused with bisulphate of potash, and the "melt" extracted with cold water until all soluble matter is removed.

The method most commonly used is fusion with bisulphate of potash.

Fusion with bisulphate of potash gives a residue, which does not dissolve in water, but is soluble in ammonic carbonate.

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